Comments:
The spurges are a diverse group with structurally unusual, generally small flowers, typically
surrounded by bract-like structures that may resemble petals.
The stamen-like structure is actually an entire male flower; the ovary-like structure,
an entire female flower. Petals and sepals are frequently irregular or absent.
Generally herbaceous, some are common weeds.
A very similar plant, prostrate spurge (C. humistrata) is considered the same
species by some taxonomists. One distinguishing characteristic is a tendency for the
latter to root at the nodes.

Where to find it:
Most frequently as a weed in the garden areas around the buildings, and sometimes on the
disturbed margins of lawn areas.